If you're looking for student accommodation in York, good news: York is a city steeped in history, beautiful architecture and offers plenty of things to do as a student.
If you're looking for student accommodation in York, good news: York is a city steeped in history, beautiful architecture and offers plenty of things to do as a student.
Its reputation brings plenty of visitors from all over the world, and with direct links to London and major UK cities, you’ll be able to explore the whole country from our York student accommodation.
Living at The Boulevard or Frederick House means you’ll be close to everything York city centre has to offer, including campuses of two major York unis: University of York and York St John University.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, if you're planning to study in York, you can look forward to a fulfilling and well-rounded experience. It is a vibrant, historic city with a friendly atmosphere, perfect for students. Home to the University of York and York St John University, the city is known for its strong academic community. You'll be able to explore York's rich history, including landmarks like York Minster and the city walls, while enjoying a wide range of cafes, pubs, and cultural events. The city is compact and walkable, with beautiful green spaces to escape to outside of lectures and good public transport to get around easily.
York offers a variety of student accommodation options to suit different preferences and budgets. You can choose from university-managed halls of residence, private student housing, shared houses, and purpose-built student accommodations like Student Roost. Popular locations include areas near the University of York, such as Heslington, or closer to York St John University, like Haxby Road. Many of the options are centrally located, offering easy access to the city’s historic sites, shops, and nightlife, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable student living experience.
York is home to a vibrant population of approximately 25,000 students. Latest stats show that the University of York hosts around 19,000 students, including a significant number of international students, while York St John University has about 6,000 students. This large student community contributes to the city's lively and inclusive atmosphere.
Yes, you can! When you rent one of our student rooms or studios in York, all your bills are included in the rent. So there’s no need to worry about extra costs each month!
Choosing your new student home is an exciting decision - though it can feel like there’s a lot to think about. Start by making a list of your must-haves - for example, is having your own private bathroom a deal-breaker? Do you want to live somewhere with plenty of social events so you can make new friends? Once you’ve got your list of must-haves, take some time to view a few different student properties in York if you can. Then you can decide what works best for you.
Yes, you can. While we don’t have postgraduate-only accommodation in York we do have a variety of accommodation for you to choose from. If you’re looking for a bit more independence and a quieter space for study, you might like our studio rooms. Learn more about our postgraduate accommodation.
Yes, we do. We offer short-term student accommodation at some of our York properties, so you can rent for one semester or two, depending on your study plans. Learn more about our short-term student accommodation.
Congratulations! You’ve got a place on a course through clearing and you’re going to university; but what happens next?
Well, the first thing you need to do is accept the offer of study sent to you by the university. You’ll need to do this via UCAS. Once this is done and it’s all confirmed, you’ll also need to let your student finance provider know if there are any changes to your original application, such as a change in the university you’re attending, the course you’re studying, and the length of the course.
It’s also important that you find and confirm your accommodation. Options for last minute accommodation can be limited, so let us help you take away the stress. At Student Roost, we have accommodation in 21 UK cities. Upgrade your student living and become a part of our student community.
Founded as a Roman city, there’s plenty of history to soak up by visiting the city walls. The ‘Wall Walk’ is a two-mile stretch along the raised monument, giving you a great view of the city - all for free! If you don’t fancy walking along the whole route, there are gateways along the path, so you can come and go as you wish. Another must-see historic attraction is York Minster, a cathedral built in the 7th century where you can climb up 275 steps to the top of the Central Tower for panoramic views of the whole city.
York is famous for being a pretty city with cute cobbled streets and timber-framed buildings, the most famous one being The Shambles. Here you can see the place that inspired Diagon Alley from the Harry Potter series, and enjoy traditional afternoon tea in one of the many cafes in this area. Right nearby there’s also a Shambles Market with produce for your weekly fruits and veggies, books, and gifts. There’s also a street food court with stalls selling food from all over the world, outdoor seating and free WiFi. A great city for shopping, York has plenty of independent shops like the Portal Bookshop, a place to get comics, books and gifts featuring LGBTQ+ authors and characters.
As for nightlife, there’s plenty to do once lectures are over. There are hundreds of pubs in the city, with many of them hosting live bands and DJs. The Fulford Arms and The Crescent both have a varied programme of bands playing every music genre under the sun. For cocktails, visit Evil Eye, a bar with exotic interiors and reasonably priced drinks. To go out-out, go to Kuda, York’s biggest nightclub with three floors of music (from House to R’n’B) and special events for students.
Founded as a Roman city, there’s plenty of history to soak up by visiting the city walls. The ‘Wall Walk’ is a two-mile stretch along the raised monument, giving you a great view of the city - all for free! If you don’t fancy walking along the whole route, there are gateways along the path, so you can come and go as you wish.
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